Aldon Smith’s playing time will hinge on his mindset

Summary of 18 articles · Updated Sep 23, 2013

Per a league source, Smith’s playing time for Sunday will hinge on his mindset. Yes, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith will play on Sunday. But he may not play much. It’s been all bad news over the past few days for 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith. Here’s a littl… (more)e good news. “We thought it was the best decision for Aldon and for him in the future and for him to make progress and get better,” York said when asked by a reporter whether Smith played with an eye on giving the club the best chance at winning. Earlier today, Jay Glazer of FOX said that 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith could be headed to rehab after a Friday arrest for suspicion of DUI. York said the organization wants to help Smith. “Our opinion was, sitting somebody down and paying them to sit down when they’re going to seek treatment in the future, that didn’t seem like an appropriate punishment,” York said.

How do 49ers replace Aldon Smith?

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Now that star pass-rusher Aldon Smith is out likely for about a month as he seeks treatment for a personal matter, where does that leave the San Francisco 49ers' defense? Smith is on the reserve/non-football-illness list. He can re…

Aldon Smith is en route to rehab facility

Last night, Peter King reported that 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith will enter a rehab facility early this week. Per a league source, Smith already is on his way. It’s unclear where Smith is headed, but he’s flying to the facility at which he’ll spend the…

Jed York: Playing was “best decision for Aldon” from a personal perspective

The 49ers allowed outside linebacker Aldon Smith to play on Sunday because they believed it to be in his best interest. That was the explanation offered by 49ers CEO Jed York after the Niners’ 27-7 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Peter King of the MMQB.com…

Aldon Smith leaving Niners to "fix" problem

There has been a consensus reached that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith needs treatment for his substance-abuse problems, but he first must get through this weekend, active as a player, NFL and NFL Players Association sources said.

San Francisco 49ers’ Aldon Smith will take indefinite absence … after loss to Colts

San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith has paid the price for his Friday arrest for suspicion of DUI. But the timing and responsibility of it all is quite strange. According to Jed York, Aldon Smith will not play on Thursday. — San Francisco 49ers …

Aldon Smith will enter in-patient facility to undergo rehab

As expected, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith will undergo rehab for substance abuse. Peter King of TheMMQB.com and Football Night in America reports that Smith will enter an in-patient facility early this week. Which explains why his locker is empty. Which…

49ers announce Aldon Smith won’t play Thursday night

After Sunday’s loss to the Colts, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn’t say whether linebacker Aldon Smith will play Thursday night against the Rams. Harbaugh’s boss has now addressed the issue instead: The 49ers have announced that, according to CEO Jed Yo…

Aldon Smith headed to rehab “sooner than later”

Earlier today, Jay Glazer of FOX said that 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith could be headed to rehab after a Friday arrest for suspicion of DUI. The “could” has become a “will.” Per a league source, the final determination will be made after today’s game, b…

No pot was in Aldon Smith’s car

It’s been all bad news over the past few days for 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith. Here’s a little good news. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that marijuana was not found in Smith’s car when he was arrested for DUI on Friday. Mortensen cites a police office…

Sources: NFL, 49ers want Smith to get help

There has been a consensus reached that San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith needs treatment for his substance-abuse problems, but he first must get through this weekend, active as a player, NFL and NFL Players Association sources said.

Aldon Smith Granted Indefinite Leave To Go To Rehab

As expected, 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has been given an indefinite leave of absence—it is not a suspension, as some have reported—to enter a rehab facility for a substance-abuse problem in the wake of his DUI arrest from Friday morning. Smith's lock…

Chris Mortensen reports that "a consensus" has been reached regarding 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith, who crashed his car Friday morning, allegedly failed a breathalyzer, and allegedly had pills and weed in his possession at the time of the cras…

Aldon Smith’s locker is “completely empty”

We reported during Sunday’s Colts-49ers game that San Francisco linebacker Aldon Smith will be entering rehab sooner than later. Sooner may already be here. Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com reports that Smith’s locker at Candlestick Park is “completely em…